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Ep. 73 - Are We Treating the Problem or Just the Symptoms? The Truth about Antidepressants
Are antidepressants actually treating the root cause of depression and anxiety, or are we simply managing symptoms?
In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa is joined by Katie Collins, PA-C, a physician assistant with experience in family medicine, urgent care, and lifestyle medicine who now helps parents make more informed health and medical decisions.
Katie and Melissa have a candid conversation about antidepressants, SSRIs, informed consent, and the research behind the medications so many people are prescribed.
They talk about the long-standing "chemical imbalance" theory…
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